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“Mixed emotions”: MasterChef’s Stephen explains why he was hesitant about the Redemption Cook

"It's a lot of pressure in that kitchen"

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WRITTEN BY Danica Baker / Edited BY Danica Baker
27 May 2024 , 3 minutes to read

The sad development of Stephen being eliminated from MasterChef Australia 2024 came hand in hand with some great news; there’s a redemption cook this week and one of the contestants will be reentering the competition.

However, during a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Stephen revealed that he wasn’t as excited as one might expect about being given a second chance at the Master Chef title.

“Quite a few mixed emotions. I’m worried because I think what’s going to happen? And, I’m worried about whether I’ll get through it, and what will I have to do?” He revealed.

Steph, Lachlan and Alex. Ten.

Stephen revealed he was relieved to be eliminated

Stephen said that while he was shocked to be eliminated, there was a self of relief that came hand in hand with the news.

“You have this relief because the pressure is suddenly gone because you’ve been under this pressure, you know for days and days and weeks on end and it’s a lot of pressure in that kitchen,” he said.

“You get out of there you go, you go home, and suddenly all that pressure is gone,” he added. “

“You’re disappointed because you’re not there, then you’re disappointed because you’ve not with your friends, you are disappointed because you’re not in the competition. But suddenly you think, ‘That pressure is gone’ and it’s great. And then someone says, ‘You could be coming back next week and it’s like, ‘Oh, my God, the pressures back on!” He laughed.

Stephen and Alex. Ten.

Stephen said if he gets a second chance he’ll be back to win

The winner of the Redemption Cook will be rejoining the game. Considering Stephen’s exceptional feedback through the MasterChef season so far, there’s a good chance he could be triumphant in the challenge.

Stephen said that if he were to return, it would give him extra drive to succeed.

“If I could a second chance to be back in there, I’d have extra fire, definitely,” he said.

Stephen touched on his close friendship with Juan, and said that he sadly thinks that he will be one of his toughest competitors in the Redemption Cook.

“I think Juan scares me, I hate to be up against him again! Although his cooking is very much to his heritage, he cooks that food superbly.”

Nat, Kristian, Juan and Stephen. Nine.

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